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DK09 YXX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,133 mi
Last recorded196,133 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 196,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel filter housing leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust flexi section corroded and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Has a cut to it. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 187,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 181,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 177,093 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 177,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 164,282 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 160,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 149,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 143,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 143,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 15 May 2015 128,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 112,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2014 112,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DK09 YXX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK09 YXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK09 YXX registered?

DK09 YXX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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